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Linguistic Linked Data: open challenges and a roadmap
Linked data (LD) has been identified as a key technology to realize the vision of a truly multilingual digital single market in Europe. Such a technology is in a mature state now and has been increasingly adopted by industry and public institutions worldwide (e.g., national libraries, museums, media companies, and public administrations, among others). In this context, linguistic linked data (LLD) appeared as an emergent trend within the LD field to share and interlink linguistically relevant data sources. The benefits of sharing linguistic data on the Web in a semantically interoperable
The 2024 Open Data Maturity survey launches this month
This month marks the launch of the 2024 Open Data Maturity (ODM) survey, i n which countries from across Europe report on the latest developments in open data. Information for the report is collected directly from open data representatives in the participating countries to gather insights about the behind-the-scenes efforts that power the portals and datasets we can all see and use. The outcome of this exercise is both a quantitative benchmarking of open data maturity and a compendium of success stories, best practices, and challenges that countries can reference in their efforts to
Democracy in action: Empowering EU citizens for the elections
As the European Union prepares for its upcoming elections, the focus shifts towards reinforcing democratic principles and encouraging citizen engagement. Through the electoral process, citizens exercise their right to vote, shaping the future direction of the EU. However, challenges such as misinformation and transparency gaps persist, underscoring the need for reliable information and transparent governance. In response to these challenges, the EU has launched initiatives such as the Defence of Democracy package and the European Democracy Action Plan , which seek to strengthen democracy by
Register now for our workshop on ‘How to use open data for your research?’
On 24 May 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 CET , data.europa.eu will host the second workshop on the series ‘How to use open data for your research?’ . This workshop is designed for students, academics, and anyone else who is interested. The goal of the workshop is to highlight the availability and potential of open data on data.europa.eu for academic research and to deepen the understanding of open data by showcasing successful use cases of open data in research across various fields. The data.europa.eu team will open the workshop, introducing the concept of open data. The participants will then be
Open data to understand rural development in the EU
In the EU, agriculture and rural development encompasses the policies and practices that support farmers, food security, the environment, and rural areas. Many of these initiatives are established under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) , which is the oldest policy in the EU , first introduced in 1962. The CAP represents a partnership between agriculture and society, as well as between Europe and its farmers. As key focus areas, it aims to support the economic and environmental sustainability of agriculture and ensure the vibrancy and resilience of rural regions. The CAP specifically
Unveiling the impact of open data: Insights from the Use Case Observatory
The Use Case Observatory , an initiative led by data.europa.eu , serves as comprehensive research aimed at evaluating the impact of open data across Europe between 2022 and 2025. This project focuses on analysing 30 reuse cases and aims to contribute with valuable insights to the broader goals of data.europa.eu while shedding light on the challenges and successes of open data reuse and impact assessment methodologies. Expanding on the findings from the first volume , this second volume selected 13 reuse cases out of the initial 30 and categorised them according to the four dimensions of open
The Use Case Observatory
The Use Case Observatory is a research project initiated and performed by data.europa.eu, the official portal for European open data, managed by the Publications Office of the European Union. The purpose of this research project is to contribute to data.europa.eu’s broader goal of measuring the economic impact of open data across Europe over a span of 3 years (2022–2025). The first volume of the observatory was published in 2022.
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The HELP courses from the Council of Europe: Exploring data protection in judicial decisions
The Council of Europe 's HELP programme is an educational initiative that offers training sessions for legal professionals across Europe. The courses cover a wide range of human rights topics, reflecting the diverse areas of work within the Council of Europe, and aiming to enhance the protection of human rights on a national level. The latest course on the platform addresses data protection in publication of judicial decisions . It defines personal data, and delves into collecting, using, and protecting them. As legal professionals navigate the complexities of data protection in the judicial
Open Data portals around Europe: Spain’s Open Data initiative
Spain's Open Data Portal , part of the Aporta Initiative launched in 2009, stands as a cornerstone in promoting public information openness and fostering advanced data-driven services. The platform, datos.gob.es , serves as a hub for administrations, businesses, and citizens engaged in Spain's open data ecosystem. Developed within the current legislative framework, the Aporta initiative encompasses seven key action lines reflected on the portal. These include sensitisation, analysis and statistics, regulation, national and international Cooperation, national catalog and support, and innovation
Discover the insights of our webinar ‘Personal data management and altruism: how and when are individuals empowered to make data sharing decisions?’
On 12 April 2024, from 10.00 to 11.30 CET, the Data.europa Academy hosted the webinar ‘Personal data management and altruism: how and when are individuals empowered to make data sharing decisions?’, concluding a series on the Data Governance Act (DGA). The first session delved into the DGA's legal framework, aiming to enhance data sharing in a secure and granular way, and explored the contrasts with the Open Data Directive . Over 500 people registered for this second session, which highlighted how the DGA introduces new ways for individuals to control and share their data, aligning with the